Xavi was a world class player earlier too but his qualities became much more emphasized under Pep.

So before being coached by Pep how was Xavi regarded?

  • kami_sai17@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Its Pirlo for sure, Xavi hasn’t really “impressed” people during 2008 yet. However after winning 2 euros, 1 wc & 2 ucl within 5 years, I’m pretty sure the debate would be over.

      • Jumbo_Mills@alien.topBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        I don’t think that helps much. Ancelotti, Kaka, Seedorf, Shevchenko, Nesta, Maldini, Cafu, Gattuso, Inzaghi.

        • kozy8805@alien.topBEnglish
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          10 months ago

          Of course it does. It’s hard to stand out with that team because they’re not just goal oriented. Pep placed a high value on Xavi, and Messi scored a lot of goals. That’s the only difference.